Born with the Festival of Britain in 1951, the Southbank Centre (Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery) turns 75 in 2026. It runs free events and exhibitions across its venues, workshops in the Clore Ballroom and the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden, a wildflower terrace over the river.
- Address
- Belvedere Road, London SE1 8XX
- Hours
- Times vary by venue
- Best time to go
- Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- Many free events, foyers and exhibitions; concerts ticketed
- Price level
- £
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Find the bright yellow spiral staircase to reach the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden
- UK residents can join the National Poetry Library on level 5 of the Royal Festival Hall for free
- The Southbank Centre Food Market runs Friday to Sunday